Category
Regulation
5551 recent stories
NIGC chair vacancy limits key regulatory powers for record $46 billion tribal gaming industry
No chair since January
Read summary →
Aristocrat Gaming introduces Reign, its newest premium gaming cabinet
Aristocrat Gaming has introduced its all-new Reign™ cabinet, combining modern technology, premium performance, and refined design to enhance the casino-floor experience. The post Aristocrat Gaming introduces Reign, its newest premium gaming cabinet first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →
The biggest factors at play as Entain aims to relight fire for H1 2026
Entain is set to release its H1 2026 results on Thursday against a backdrop of widespread regulatory issues and a share price crisis. It’s fair to say a lot has changed since multinational, a FTSE 100 firm and owner of Ladbrokes Coral, bwin and PartyPoker, last gave investors its Q1 trading update in mid-April. A […]
Read summary →
Jogo Positivo destaca educação e jogo responsável em debate sobre compliance no futebol na Associação Comercial do Rio de Janeiro
Filipe Rodrigues, fundador da associação, defendeu campanhas de conscientização e alertou para os desafios do mercado ilegal Este artigo Jogo Positivo destaca educação e jogo responsável em debate sobre compliance no futebol na Associação Comercial do Rio de Janeiro, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blog Media Bet …
Read summary →
Sri Lanka probes offshore gambling shift as former POGOs move in
Sri Lanka is tightening its response to illegal online gambling as networks displaced from the Philippines seek new operating bases. Colombo Port City in Sri Lanka has emerged as one destination for businesses and workers previously connected to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Workers from China, the Phi…
Read summary →
Novig Sues Four States as Strategy to Ensure Uninterrupted Launch, Claims Gaming Lawyer
Novig launched its standalone prediction market platform last week. Three days into the launch, it had already filed lawsuits against four states. The company sued New York just a day after it announced the nationwide launch of its CFTC-regulated platform. It has since filed lawsuits against Massachusetts, Washington,…
Read summary →
Uganda Extends 15% Winnings Tax to Land-Based Casinos
Uganda has removed a tax exemption that allowed land-based casinos to avoid a 15% withholding tax on player winnings, bringing physical casinos into line with the country’s online gambling sector. The change follows President Yoweri Museveni’s proposal to amend the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill 2026. Parliament approved…
Read summary →
Mexico exploring pathway to stricter gambling regulations
A draft proposal has been tabled in Mexico to tighten the player safety mechanisms around gaming and sweepstakes. As reported by SBC Noticias, the proposal was drafted by Deputy Alberto Martínez Urincho and presented to the Congress of Mexico City. Because the regulatory framework controlling games of chance and sweep…
Read summary →
Geolocation in iGaming: How location technology keeps online gambling safe, legal, and fair
Geolocation in iGaming, the process of verifying a user’s location, is one of an operator’s most effective tools… The post Geolocation in iGaming: How location technology keeps online gambling safe, legal, and fair appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →
£110,000 Cash and Gold Seized in UK Illegal Gambling Raids
More than £110,000 in cash, gold bars, coins and jewellery were seized during raids on venues suspected of running illegal gambling operations in Sheffield and Doncaster, exposing suspected links between unlicensed betting and wider criminal activity. The operation on 4 and 5 August involved South Yorkshire Police, th…
Read summary →
Tribal Regulator Left Powerless Without Proper Leadership
The USA’s National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) is now entering its seventh month without a chairperson, undermining its efforts to oversee the tribal gambling space. With some deals involving tribal properties now left hanging due to the lack of leadership, some fear that Washington may be deliberately delaying th…
Read summary →
Entidades propõem faseamento em regra de jogos online para evitar mercado ilegal
Entidades representativas do setor de apostas querem que exigências de recertificação de plataformas venham após regulamentação B2B, segundo encontro com o Ministério da Fazenda; entenda The post Entidades propõem faseamento em regra de jogos online para evitar mercado ilegal appeared first on BNLData.
Read summary →
bunq to persist after second failed US banking licence attempt
bunq’s second application to become a regulated US bank has been denied by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), but it is adamant it will continue to pursue the licence Europe’s second-largest neobank, bunq, has had its US banking licence rejected by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).…
Read summary →
Renan Santos promete proibir casas de apostas no Brasil caso eleito
Candidato à Presidência declara que irá extinguir mercado de bets legalizado e que faturou R$ 12,2 bilhões em quatro meses The post Renan Santos promete proibir casas de apostas no Brasil caso eleito appeared first on BNLData.
Read summary →
Botswana Loses P850M to Illegal Online Gambling
More than P850 million has been wagered through illegal online gambling platforms in Botswana in just six months, exposing the scale of a market operating beyond the reach of the country’s gambling regulator. The figure, reported by the Gambling Authority, puts a sizeable portion of local betting activity outside Bots…
Read summary →
Se as bets são jogos de azar, o que são as loterias?
Artigo de Angelo Alberoni destaca que o debate no STF sobre jogos de azar precisa considerar a natureza jurídica das apostas de quota fixa, a coerência com as demais modalidades lotéricas e, sobretudo, os efeitos de uma eventual expansão do mercado ilegal The post Se as bets são jogos de azar, o que são as loterias? a…
Read summary →
Uganda removes land-based casino exemption from 15% winnings tax
The approval of the president's proposal brings land-based casino taxes in line with Uganda's online sector, with a 15% tax on net winnings now applying to both verticals.
Read summary →
Botswana Raises Alarm Over P850 Million Illegal Betting Spend
An estimated P850 million is spent each year on illegal betting platforms outside Botswana’s regulatory framework, Gambling Authority CEO Moruntshi Kemorwale has revealed. He shared the figure at the recent South East Region Staff Excellence Awards 2026 in Gaborone. He told educators and other stakeholders that illega…
Read summary →
TaDa Gaming champions responsible gaming in the UK
Intelligent product design and industry collaboration create a new era of responsible gaming. Press release.- Since entering the UK market in 2025 following UK Gambling Commission approval, TaDa Gaming has made responsible gaming and regulatory compliance central to its long-term strategy. As regulatory expectations c…
Read summary →
Philippines industry GGR down 20.3% to US$1.45 billion in 2Q26 but land-based IRs show signs of improvement
The Philippine gaming industry saw gross gaming revenues fall by 20.3% to Php88.1 billion (US$1.45 billion) in the three months […]
Read summary →
Over £110,000 cash and gold seized in South Yorkshire illegal gambling raid
Similar raids conducted in part by the Gambling Commission were undertaken in both Manchester and Bristol in recent months.
Read summary →
Endorphina Enters Slovenian Market Following Regulatory Approval
Regulated Market Expansion In Central Europe Endorphina has completed the certification process for Slovenia, extending the slot supplier’s reach into… The post Endorphina Enters Slovenian Market Following Regulatory Approval appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →
ENJOY grows again in Italy with Planetwin365
Partnership extends ENJOY’s Italian footprint into cross-sell territory with Lottomatica Group’s sportsbook-led brand ENJOY Gaming, the dynamic iGaming content developer, has extended its position in Italy’s regulated market by launching its slots on Planetwin365, part of Lottomatica Group. The agreement brings a cura…
Read summary →
Italian government rejects draft gambling law reforms
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office has rejected the latest proposals to introduce reforms for the country’s land-based gambling sector, removing the overhaul of the sector from 2026’s government agenda. The government has turned down the Decreto di Riordino del Gioco Fisico, returning it to the Ministry of…
Read summary →
Endorphina Secures Slovenia Certification, Expanding Regulated Market Reach
Online casino software provider Endorphina has successfully completed the certification process for Slovenia, marking another step in the company’s international expansion across regulated gaming markets. The certification allows players in Slovenia to access Endorphina’s portfolio of online casino games, adding anoth…
Read summary →Dutch licensees scramble to renew contracts on five-year anniversary
The five-year licence period granted to Dutch online gambling firms back when the market re-regulated in 2021 is set to expire this October, with some operators already securing an extension. Holland Casino, Bingoal, and Nederlandse Loterij-owned TOTO Online have all announced five-year licence extensions starting 1 O…
Read summary →
Brazil’s Supreme Court Resumes Landmark Gambling Case
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) is returning to review the gambling case, Extraordinary Appeal (RE) 966177, which may decide the legal nature of gambling operations like casinos and bingo in the country. Wednesday (5) was interrupted when Justice Luiz Fux started to present his opinion as the rapporteur of the ca…
Read summary →
PAGCOR shares regulatory best practices with Malawi Gaming officials
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently welcomed officials from the Malawi Gaming & Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) for a regulatory knowledge exchange aimed at supporting the continued development of Malawi’s gaming industry. The post PAGCOR shares regulatory best practices with Malawi Gaming of…
Read summary →
Federal watchdog for $46B tribal gambling industry can’t enforce the law without a chairperson
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — On opening day at the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma’s new Harrah’s-branded casino, the tribe’s chairman watched customers pack the gambling floor while a queue of cars spilled out of the parking lot. “We couldn’t let them in because we were so full,” Chairman Jacob Keyes said. “That’s a direct impact…
Read summary →Fantasy Sports Market: How Operators Test Entry, Monetisation and Regulatory Fit
Define the market before using a forecast Fantasy sports is not one product category with one revenue model. A season-long league built… The post Fantasy Sports Market: How Operators Test Entry, Monetisation and Regulatory Fit appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →
The matches that defined World Championship history
CLIENT PROMOTION In the nearly 100 years of World Championship history, over a thousand matches have been played, but only […]
Read summary →
The Philippine Police Had Arrested 9,401 on July for Illegal Betting
According to the report from the Philippine National Police, the total number of persons who were apprehended due to alleged involvement in illegal gambling reached 9,401 in July, during nationwide operations. The police stated that they seized more than PHP3.2 million, or approximately US$53,000 worth of gambling sta…
Read summary →
Chile’s Casino Regulator Faces Leadership Vacancies Amid Key Industry Decisions
The Superintendency of Casinos (SCJ) in Chile is entering an uncertain phase as it has been without a permanent director for six months. The regulator governs the country’s casino industry, and is a key player in the process of licensing, supervising, and making decisions about the industry. The lack of leadership has…
Read summary →
Aviatrix secures certification in Colombia as market opens to crash titles
Aviatrix has secured certification in Colombia, swiftly capitalizing on recent regulatory updates by Coljuegos that expanded the online gaming framework to include crash and other instant-prize titles. The post Aviatrix secures certification in Colombia as market opens to crash titles first appeared on Asia Gaming New…
Read summary →
Mercado ilegal de apostas: 8 plataformas clandestinas somam 1 mi de inscritos no Telegram
Levantamento do Estadão Verifica aponta que empresas atuam fora da regulação, sem fiscalização, e são denunciadas por extorsão e risco a menores The post Mercado ilegal de apostas: 8 plataformas clandestinas somam 1 mi de inscritos no Telegram appeared first on BNLData.
Read summary →
Justiça valida bloqueio por uso coordenado de contas em apostas online
Sentença em Minas Gerais reconheceu a legalidade da medida adotada pela Novibet e rejeitou pedidos de pagamento de R$ 22,3 mil e indenização por danos morais; confira a sentença The post Justiça valida bloqueio por uso coordenado de contas em apostas online appeared first on BNLData.
Read summary →
Brazil’s Supreme Court suspends judgement on prohibition of land-based casino gambling
The court is expected to determine whether land-based casino gambling and bingo remain punishable as a criminal offence. Brazil.- Supreme Court president Edson Fachin has agreed to temporarily suspended a hearing assessing the prohibition of land-based casino gambling in Brazil. Minister Flávio Dino had requested the …
Read summary →
China to implement new exit-entry controls from 15 September
China will implement new immigration control regulations on 15 September, empowering border control personnel to advise citizens against exiting the […]
Read summary →
Survey shows vast majority of players choose licensed online casinos in Ukraine
The government-commissioned survey found a high channelisation rate and little interest in gambling on the unlicensed market. UK.- A survey commissioned by Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation has found that most online casino players in Ukraine now favour licensed operators. Some 86 per cent of respondents sa…
Read summary →
Dutch regulator extends Holland Casino Online licence to 2031
Follows tax hike to 37.8% of GGR
Read summary →
Royal Caribbean tests mobile lottery game aboard Utopia of the Seas
Offers a top jackpot of $100,000
Read summary →
Italy retail gambling reform stalls after PM Meloni rejects final decree terms
Talks collapse after two years
Read summary →
Kenyan Court Stops High License Fees Pending Full Hearing and Determination of Case
The High Court of Kenya has allowed the Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations, 2026 to take effect, except for licensing fee increases contained in the Second Schedule and gambling capital requirements set out in the Third Schedule. Justice W. Musyoka issued the ruling on August 7 in Judicial Review Case No. HCJR/E…
Read summary →
California Native Scott Brannon Sentenced for Operating Illegal Gambling Business in Costa Rica, Forfeits $25M
Michael Lawrence Brannon Hutson, widely known as Scott Brannon, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to operating an illegal gambling business in Costa Rica. A judge in Texas sentenced Brannon to one year of probation, with the first six months to be served under home confinement. Brannon also agreed to forfeit $2…
Read summary →
Amazon’s Zoox to Launch Paid Self-Driving Taxi Service in Las Vegas
Amazon-owned Zoox announced that it will begin offering paid robotaxi rides in Las Vegas, Nevada, starting on August 10, making the company’s first commercial service as it aims to expand its operations and compete with other self-driving taxi services. Zoox to Launch Paid Services on Monday The company has been offer…
Read summary →
Black Cube Doubles Down on Evolution Misconduct Claims, Cites UKGC Settlement
Israeli investigation agency Black Cube’s legal battle against Evolution continues. In a new filing, the former party suggested that a recent settlement between Evolution and the UK Gambling Commission is another testament to the validity of its claims. Black Cube and Evolution Continue to Lock Horns This battle start…
Read summary →
Loyce Oluoch on Building Leadership Through Competence, Integrity and Execution
Loyce Oluoch’s leadership journey has been shaped by experience across different disciplines, industries and African markets. Today, as the Country Manager – Tanzania for Choplife Limited, she brings together experience shaped by commercial law, corporate governance, mining, oil and gas, and the iGaming industry. In h…
Read summary →
BB Gaming amplia aposta em Inteligência Artificial e tecnologia para impulsionar crescimento no Brasil
Operadora direciona seus investimentos para desenvolvimento de soluções em IA, análise de dados, cibersegurança e conformidade regulatória Este artigo BB Gaming amplia aposta em Inteligência Artificial e tecnologia para impulsionar crescimento no Brasil, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blog Media Bet Brasil - Medi…
Read summary →Ireland Leads EU Gambling Tax Debate
Ireland Takes Charge Of Budget Negotiations Ireland has begun its presidency of the Council of the European Union with the… The post Ireland Leads EU Gambling Tax Debate appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →
Malta Leads Opposition To EU Gambling Tax
Brussels Looks To Gambling For New Revenue The debate began as part of preparations for the EU’s next long-term budget… The post Malta Leads Opposition To EU Gambling Tax appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →
Royal Caribbean Trials Mobile Lottery as Demand for Online Products Grows
Leading cruise line Royal Caribbean has spiced up its onboard gaming offering with the addition of a new digital lottery game. The new addition effectively allows players to purchase digital versions of lottery tickets that have already been available on board. Royal Caribbean Launches Online Lottery Trial Royal Carib…
Read summary →
1xBet: The matches that defined World Championship history
In almost 100 years of World Championship history, more than a thousand matches have been played. Only a small number, however, are still regularly named among the greatest games ever. What makes these matches so memorable? It takes more than two strong teams. High stakes, dramatic moments, an electric atmosphere, and…
Read summary →
UK gaming hall sector activates “evidence-based strategy” ahead of “frightening and stark” Autumn Budget fears
Bacta intends to combine economic modelling and lived experience to make its case against tax rises or the UK’s land-based gaming sector. UK.- The UK’s gaming and amusement hall trade body Bacta says it has begun preparing submissions as this year’s Autumn Budget approaches. It said it intends to submit a combination …
Read summary →ABRAJOGO Talks debate novas regras para jogos online antes de manifestação à SPA
A ABRAJOGO realizou uma nova edição do ABRAJOGO Talks nesta sexta-feira, 7 de agosto, com foco nas mudanças regulatórias previstas para o mercado de jogos online no Brasil. O encontro […] O post ABRAJOGO Talks debate novas regras para jogos online antes de manifestação à SPA apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
Read summary →
Trump Brings Tax-on-Tips Pitch to Las Vegas, Leaves Gaming Policy Off the Agenda
President Donald Trump chose one of Las Vegas’ best-known casino resorts to promote a tax policy aimed at tipped workers rather than unveil any new measures affecting the gaming industry. Speaking for more than an hour at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa, Trump centered his appearance on the federal deduction for qualifie…
Read summary →
Brazil weighs Selective Tax on online betting as election timing delays bill
To take effect in 2027
Read summary →
Indiana Gambling Ring Suspect Faces New Charges
Things are not looking up for Giuseppe “Little Joe” Manzi, a Rhode Island mobster who is one of the primary defendants in a federal case investigating a sprawling illegal gambling ring. While Manzi was previously released on a $15,000 bond in Indiana, his recent involvement in another suspected fraud case could land h…
Read summary →
AGCO Fines Betty Gaming $86K Due to Underage Gambling
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that it has issued a six-figure fine against Betty Gaming due to underage gambling. The AGCO emphasized that this is a serious offense and that operators must absolutely make sure that their products are not available to minors. The Operator Allowed Underag…
Read summary →
Uganda’s Parliament Backs Equal Tax Treatment for Land-Based Casino Winnings
Uganda’s Parliament has moved to align the tax treatment of gaming winnings by removing an exemption that excluded licensed land-based casinos from a proposed 15% withholding tax on betting and gaming winnings. The decision, reached on August 4, 2026, followed President Yoweri Museveni’s return of the Income Tax (Amen…
Read summary →
Iowa Lottery sales reach $469.6m
The lottery recorded its third-best annual sales result in 41 years. U.S.- The Iowa Lottery closed fiscal year 2026 with $469.6m in sales, its third-highest annual result since the lottery was established 41 years ago. Sales increased 8 per cent compared with FY2025, while proceeds generated for state programmes risin…
Read summary →